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Comment by bilekas

10 hours ago

This is a problem of RAF, they're at fault for not getting their hardware in order, everyone else can do it fine.

> Since the RAF's Voyager fleet lacks the boom-type system required by the F-35A

Because 1 component is incompetent doesn't change the point of NATO integration.

This came up with Isreali Jets too, the RAF have known about this but seem to be doing nothing.

> https://afwerxchallenge.com/media/download/303d097876348381d...

> https://www.difesa.it/assets/allegati/58377/allegato1annesso...

Section : 3.4.5. Fuel delivery methods

These standards are implemented elsewhere in NATO. Infact the RAF might be the ONLY ones not capable.

Edit for clarity on missing boom fuel syste,.